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Relax, Focus and Ball: North Shore ready for Big Stage of AT&T Stadium...again

Joshua Koch
Dec 17, 2021

HOUSTON – Engraved on the inside of North Shore’s most recent State Championship ring are three words surrounding a cleat.

Relax. Focus. Ball.

With a semi-youthful football team this year – a roster that will carry 10 sophomores and five freshmen, including starting quarterback Kaleb Bailey into Saturday’s UIL 6A Division I State Championship game against Duncanville – veteran coach Jon Kay’s message to the team resides around those three words.

“Just relax, focus and trust your training,” Kay said. “I think sometimes as young kids you feel like you have to hit some switch or create some superpower that doesn’t exist. Our message to the entire team is just relax, focus and do what you do.”

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THE PLAYMAKERS: Leaving Them Speechless // Powered by UTMB Health

Matthew Ogle
10 Sep, 2025

Shadow Creek Sr. S Carter Stewart (Utah-commit)

Jamey Wright (VYPE)

The South Houston area is loaded with talented athletes who give it there all in their respective fields of play.

Welcome to the VYPE Playmakers powered by UTMB Health, where we’re highlighting five standouts from this past week who stole the headlines.

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On My Whistle Podcast | TXHSFB Week 2 Recap, New VYPE Houston Rankings

Matt Malatesta
Jackson DiPasquale
09 Sep, 2025

VYPE’s Matt Malatesta and Jackson DiPasquale are back to review and preview the Houston high school football scene as we roll into Week 3, and the storylines are already heating up.

The College Park Cavaliers have made headlines by climbing into the Top 10 after a hot start, proving they’re ready to hang with the area’s elite. Meanwhile, Klein Collins surged up the rankings thanks to a statement win over Willis, showing off their physical defense and depth. Their district-mates at Klein High are also grabbing attention, averaging over 60 points per game in their first two contests — an offensive explosion that has fans buzzing.

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STUDENT OF THE GAME: How Experience and Drive are Elevating Mendenhall, Alief Elsik

Matthew Ogle
09 Sep, 2025

Alief Elsik's Kaden Mendenhall

Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)

Before the lights come on and the stands begin to fill at Crump Stadium, Kaden Mendenhall has already done the work.

Hours before practice, long after the last whistle, and throughout an offseason built on intention—Elsik’s senior quarterback has been preparing not just for games, but for a season that could define his legacy.

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VYPE Coaches Corner: FBCA Football Coach Ben Hoffmeier; 2025 Preview

VYPE Live Lineup - Saturday 9/13/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Saturday 9/13/25

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VYPE Live Lineup - Saturday 9/13/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Saturday 9/13/25

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6:30PM - Volleyball: Cedar Park vs. Hays

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VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 9/12/25

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VYPE Live Lineup - Thursday 9/11/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Thursday 9/11/25

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7PM - Football: Vista Ridge vs. Round Rock

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VYPE Live Lineup - Tuesday 9/9/25

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7PM - Football: McNeil vs. Westwood

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